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Klentak: J.P.'s 3B work no reflection on Franco

PHILADELPHIA -- J.P. Crawford, the No. 61 overall prospect per MLBPipeline.com, is still learning to play third base at Triple-A Lehigh Valley in an effort to get him more playing time next month in the big leagues.

Phillies general manager Matt Klentak said Tuesday that Crawford's future remains at shortstop, but what if Crawford handles himself well at third base? Is it possible he could open next season as the team's third baseman, considering Maikel Franco's struggles this year? Franco entered Tuesday with a .666 OPS, which ranked 22nd in baseball among 23 qualified third baseman -- 74 points lower than Nicholas Castellanos, who is 21st.